Travis Hamonic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Travis Hamonic |
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Hamonic with the New York Islanders in 2015
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| Born | August 16, 1990 St. Malo, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Ottawa Senators New York Islanders Calgary Flames Vancouver Canucks |
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| NHL Draft | 53rd overall, 2008 New York Islanders |
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| Playing career | 2010–present | ||
Travis Hamonic (born August 16, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenceman for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL). The New York Islanders picked him 53rd overall in the 2008 NHL entry draft. He has also played for the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames.
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Travis Hamonic's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Travis Hamonic began his major junior hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The Moose Jaw Warriors chose him in the 2005 WHL draft. In his first full season (2007–08), he scored five goals and 22 points. He improved a lot in the 2008–09 season, getting 13 goals and 40 points.
In 2010, Hamonic was traded to the Brandon Wheat Kings. He helped them reach the 2010 Memorial Cup final. This is a big tournament for junior hockey champions. Even though they lost the final, Hamonic played well. He was even named to the tournament's all-star team.
Playing in the NHL
The New York Islanders drafted Travis Hamonic in 2008. He signed a contract with them in 2010. He made his NHL debut on November 24, 2010. He scored his first NHL goal in February 2011. Hamonic quickly became an important player for the Islanders. He was one of their top defencemen.
In 2013, he signed a long-term contract with the Islanders. Later, in 2015, Hamonic asked for a trade. He wanted to be closer to his family in Western Canada. However, his family situation got better, and he decided to stay. In 2016, he was named an alternate captain for the team.
Moving to the Calgary Flames
On June 24, 2017, Hamonic was traded to the Calgary Flames. The Islanders traded him to free up money for other players. With the Flames, he often played with T. J. Brodie. They formed a strong defensive pair.
In 2018, Hamonic was nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. This award goes to a player who shows great leadership. They also have to give back to their community. In 2020, the NHL season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hamonic chose not to play in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. He did this because he was worried about the pandemic.
Time with the Vancouver Canucks
After leaving the Flames, Hamonic joined the Vancouver Canucks. He first joined them for a tryout in January 2021. Soon after, he signed a one-year contract. By this time, he was known for blocking shots and playing well on the penalty kill. He was a good teammate. The Canucks used him to add depth to their defence.
In the 2021–22 season, Hamonic took some time off for personal reasons. He later returned to play for the Canucks.
Joining the Ottawa Senators
On March 20, 2022, Hamonic was traded to the Ottawa Senators. He finished the 2021–22 season with them. In the 2022–23 season, he played in 75 games. He scored six goals and 21 points. He often played alongside rookie Jake Sanderson. After the season, he signed a new contract with the Senators.
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Playing for Team Canada
 Hamonic during a pre-tournament game for Canada in 2009 |
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| Medal record | ||
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| World Junior Championships | ||
| Silver | 2010 Saskatchewan | |
| IIHF World U18 Championships | ||
| Gold | 2008 Kazan | |
Travis Hamonic has played for Team Canada in international tournaments. In 2008, he won a gold medal at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships.
He also played in the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships. He helped Canada reach the final game. Unfortunately, he got hurt in the semifinal game. He missed the final, where Canada won a silver medal.
Travis Hamonic's Life Off the Ice
Travis Hamonic grew up on a farm in Manitoba. He is of Métis ancestry. When he was ten years old, his father passed away. Hockey became a way for him to cope with his loss. He grew up in a religious family. He wore number 3 for the Islanders. This was a sign of the Holy Trinity.
Helping the Community
Travis and his wife, Stephanie, are very involved in helping others. They work with First Nations communities. Hamonic has helped young Indigenous hockey players. He gives them a chance to be seen by scouts.
He also runs a program called the D-Partner Program. He invites children who have lost a parent to games. This program helps kids who have gone through similar experiences as him. In 2017, he won the NHL Foundation Player Award. This award is for players who make a big difference in their community.
Career Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2006–07 | Winnipeg Saints | MJHL | 32 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Moose Jaw Warriors | WHL | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Moose Jaw Warriors | WHL | 61 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 101 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2008–09 | Moose Jaw Warriors | WHL | 57 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Moose Jaw Warriors | WHL | 31 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 23 | ||
| 2010–11 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 19 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | New York Islanders | NHL | 62 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | New York Islanders | NHL | 73 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 21 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | New York Islanders | NHL | 48 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | ||
| 2013–14 | New York Islanders | NHL | 69 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | New York Islanders | NHL | 71 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | New York Islanders | NHL | 72 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2016–17 | New York Islanders | NHL | 49 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 69 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 50 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 38 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Abbotsford Canucks | AHL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 24 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 75 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 48 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 841 | 52 | 183 | 235 | 755 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 33 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2008 | Canada | U18 |  |
7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | |
| 2010 | Canada | WJC |  |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | ||||
Awards and Honours
| Award | Year | |
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| CHL | ||
| Memorial Cup All-Star Team | 2010 | |
| NHL | ||
| Foundation Player Award | 2017 | |
